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Red-eye Reduction Function
With flash photography in dark places, the subject's
eyes may appear red. This phenomenon is called
"red-eye" and occurs when flash Illumination reflects
off the retina.
With the red-eye reduction function ^, the red-eye
reduction lamp lights up to Illuminate the subject for
about one second before the flash Is fired. This will
minimize the chances of red-eye.
• When the red-eye reduction lamp lights up, the
shutter will not release for about one second. This
Is to Increase the effectiveness of the red-eye
reduction function. If you want to shoot right away,
turn the red-eye reduction function off with the
i ^ flash mode button.
Important guidelines for using the red-eye
reduction function
1. Thls function Is not effective unless the subject
looks directly at the red-eye reduction lamp while
It is lit. Be sure to tell your subject to look slralghl
at the lamp.
2. Stay within 2 m (6.6 ft.) of your subject.
3. The efficacy of the red-eye reduction function
varies from person to person.
4. Set the lens to the wide-angle end.
5. Try to raise the ambient light level as much a
possible.
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